July 20, 2013

2013 Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk

The Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Aldridge's daughter, Sahara "Hoops," Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Shannon Aldridge leads runners and walkers to the start line before the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Aldridge's daughter, Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

The National Anthem is played before the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Aldridge's daughter, Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

The start of the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Eric Schott, right, leads at the start of the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007. Schott placed first overall during the race.

Shannon Aldridge at the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

A runner crosses the finish line of the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Jessica Bollinger, right, crosses the finish line of the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007. Bollinger placed first among female runners.

Walkers at the start of the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard Children«s Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara <saxo:ch value="226 128 156"/>Hoops,î Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Breanna Conklin heads for the finish during the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Hannah Memhardt, left, and Ashlea Soemo talk after running the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Elizabeth Kiblinger, left, Ashley Schmittzehe and Breanna Conklin at the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.

Alex Osburn, left, and John Dennis at the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.

Hannah Memhardt, left, and Ashlea Soemo at the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau.

Eric Schott finishes first overall at the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

A runner heads for the finish during the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Runners at the finish at the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Kyleigh Keene, 5, lies down at the finish during the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Runners and walkers head to the start line before the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Aldridge's daughter, Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

Runners and walkers wait for the start of the Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard ChildrenŐs Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Aldridge's daughter, Sahara ŇHoops,Ó Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

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The Hoops for Life 5k Run/Walk Saturday, July 20, at Kiwanis Park in Cape Girardeau. Five-hundred and eighty-six people registered for the annual event which raises money for the pediatric brain tumor research program at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University in Palo Alto, Calif., and is held in memory of Aldridge's daughter, Sahara "Hoops," Aldridge who lost her battle with cancer in 2007.

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